Worlds largest battery to be installed in South Australia by Tesla

[meloccom]

Well it looks like the 100 MW battery is really going to happen in South Australia.
Elon Musk to build world's largest battery in Australia

 

[ICUDoc]

Wow- exciting and amazing and better not slow down delivery of my Powerwall!

 

[Murbs]

The fact that Elon himself insisted on enshrining his 100 day installation or it's free commitment in the supply contract proves he has balls of stainless steel.

 

[BenT]

And Jamestown is about 200 km north of Adelaide so perfect spot for a Supercharger. 328km from Broken Hill and 220 km from Flinders Ranges.

 

[Skotty]

In time, especially if Tesla is successful in getting other automakers to start having serious electric vehicle programs, this may become the majority of what Tesla does -- renewable energy and grid storage solutions. The auto division could end up just being a niche that pushes industry advancement in automobiles.

 

[Dborn]

Well, lets see if he can meet this schedule!! His record on many other promises is not flash!!
We still have not got 8.1 by December 2016 as promised. Yes the number is on our screens, but not the content.
My guess is that production of modules was long since started, otherwise he could never have taken the contractual risk.
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[Skotty]

Well, lets see if he can meet this schedule!! His record on many other promises is not flash!!
We still have not got 8.1 by December 2016 as promised. Yes the number is on our screens, but not the content.
My guess is that production of modules was long since started, otherwise he could never have taken the contractual risk.
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Tesla often falls behind on their timelines for developing new technology, but the Powerpack technology is already done. All they have to do is build and install it. I have a pretty strong confidence that this project will be completed on time based on that.

 

[ChrsiH314]

I hope there are some caveats in that '100 days or it's free'. Otherwise my mind thinks of all the ways the SA govt could delay things ... 'sorry, Fred's off on long service leave ... let's resume this in 3 months'

 

[Vostok]

Well, lets see if he can meet this schedule!! His record on many other promises is not flash!!

Tesla installed the 80MWh battery at the Mira Loma substation, Ontario, California in less than 3 months. They won the contract on 15 September 2016 and cut the ribbon in December. I don't think Tesla is worried.

 

[Vostok]

I hope there are some caveats in that '100 days or it's free'. Otherwise my mind thinks of all the ways the SA govt could delay things ... 'sorry, Fred's off on long service leave ... let's resume this in 3 months'

The clock starts ticking once the grid interconnect agreement is signed, which hasn't happened yet. And I'm sure any delays beyond Tesla's control (e.g. someone else does not do what they are supposed to do in the time they were supposed to do it in) causes the clock to stop.

 

[RIPPERTON]

Its like solicitors saying " No win No fee " because they only take on jobs they know they can win.
100 days or its free sounds more like publicity.

 

[raynewman]

Its like solicitors saying " No win No fee " because they only take on jobs they know they can win.
100 days or its free sounds more like publicity.

One hopes so; a fail could do dreadful things to the share price.

 

[Ben1975]

In time, especially if Tesla is successful in getting other automakers to start having serious electric vehicle programs, this may become the majority of what Tesla does -- renewable energy and grid storage solutions. The auto division could end up just being a niche that pushes industry advancement in automobiles.

Tesla has started the ball rolling, I have noticed new EV makers coming out of the woodwork. The big 3 have never been more serious about EVs. It the model 3 takes off as predicted the race is on to sell the most.

 

[Zoltrix77]

Hopefully they could find sometime to build a Tesla showroom and supercharger in Adelaide to complement the battery!

 

[Chuq]

Hopefully they could find sometime to build a Tesla showroom and supercharger in Adelaide to complement the battery!

I don't think they are related! However it would be extremely good odds to expect a showroom/service centre/supercharger in Adelaide before the end of 2018!

 

[BenT]

Hopefully they could find sometime to build a Tesla showroom and supercharger in Adelaide to complement the battery!

It would be also nice if they could support an fast charger electric highway linking regional centers in the way WA and QLD have.

 

[Zoltrix77]

I don't think they are related! However it would be extremely good odds to expect a showroom/service centre/supercharger in Adelaide before the end of 2018!

Not suggesting it would be related, but could help sell the whole concept to the list locals.

 

[mspohr]

The countdown begins
Elon Musk now has 100 days to build a battery system or he could lose $50 million
Looks like they already have it partly installed.
(Instagram post today shows a lot of cabinets)

 

[Chuq]

Some pics from @bradjc here:
Tesla battery event Hornsdale
.. and no doubt more will appear in that thread.

Also here: 100% Renewables for SA

 

[Chuq]

This absolute piece of rubbish has just gone up. Exactly what you'd expect from a Liberal mouthpiece.
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